Polyarny Airport

UERP / PYJ

Yakutia, RU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -33°C
6 kt
60°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UERP 042000Z 06003MPS CAVOK M30/M33 Q1023 R18/390035 NOSIG RMK QFE723
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
968 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,660 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,368 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -3,634 ft
ISA Deviation: -41.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF UERP 042000Z 0421/0521 09004MPS CAVOK TEMPO 0422/0502 2000 BR SCT007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >10km
22:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ERP
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
10,170 ft 138 ft CON 163°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UERP

2,723 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.6%
MVFR
15.8%
IFR
8%
LIFR
1.6%

Polyarny Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.6% of observations. Temperature extremes range from -44°C to 15°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, January.

Temperature Range

Average: -23.3°C
Range: -44°C to 15°C
-44°C 15°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

March December January

Statistics computed from 2,723 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Polyarny Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UERP
IATA Code: PYJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,660 ft MSL

Location

City: Yakutia
Country: RU
Latitude: 66.400398°
Longitude: 112.029999°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 10,170 ft
Width: 138 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Polyarny Airport

Overview

Polyarny Airport is a medium-sized airport located in the remote region of Yakutia, Russia, serving critical transportation needs in this northern latitude. Situated at an elevation of 1,660 feet MSL, the airport provides essential air connectivity in a challenging Arctic environment with geographic coordinates at 66.400398, 112.029999.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Polyarny Airport are characterized by predominantly VFR conditions, with 70.6% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Temperature extremes range from -44°C to 15°C, with an average of -21.3°C, indicating significant winter challenges for aviation operations. The airport demonstrates consistently good visibility, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrence.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (17/35) with a substantial length of 10,170 feet, constructed with concrete (CON) surface. Its location in Yakutia suggests a landscape of subarctic terrain, likely characterized by challenging environmental conditions typical of Russia's northern regions. The airport's design appears optimized for handling medium-sized aircraft in extreme climate conditions.

Approach Considerations

Based on the available wind data, runway selection does not appear heavily influenced by prevailing wind patterns. Pilots should note the best VFR months are December, January, and November, which may offer more predictable flying conditions. The long runway provides flexibility for various aircraft types and potential challenging landing scenarios in this northern environment.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.